Awards and Recognitions

The CDLR is recognized in Texas and nationally for its state-of-the-art work in telecommunications and distance learning and educational technology as demonstrated by the following awards:

• Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Learning Higher Education Finalist (2007), Texas Distance Learning Association.
  

• 21 st Century Best Practices for Distance Learning Award in Higher Education (2006), United States Distance Learning Association.
  

• Exemplary Partnership Award for Intel Teach to the Future Project (2000), Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education.
  

• The Outstanding Distance Learning Research Center Award (1997), United States Distance Learning Association.
  

• Celebrate Literacy Award (1997), Dallas Literacy Association.

• Smithsonian Laureate Award for Telecommunication Innovation (1998), Computerworld/ Smithsonian.
  

• GTE Gold Award for Innovation (1997), GTE Corporation.